ATF Replacement and Level Check: Replacement

How to use this Service Infoirmation .

1. ATF - Replace

   ■ Preconditions 

   • Engine Undercover Removed

   ■ Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Remove the drain plug (A) with the sealing washer (B), and drain the ATF.

   Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

   2. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.

   3. Remove the filler plug (C) with the sealing washer (D).

   4. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid through the filler plug hole (E).

   NOTE: Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.

   Transmission Fluid (ATF) Capacity 

   Type	Operation	Specifications
   Without AWD	At Fluid Change	4.3 L (4.5 US qt)
   	At Overhaul	8.3 L (8.8 US qt)
   With AWD	At Fluid Change	4.8 L (5.1 US qt)
   	At Overhaul	8.8 L (9.3 US qt)

   Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type 

   Specifications
   Acura ATF TYPE 2

   5. Temporarily install the filler plug with the old sealing washer.

   ■ After Replacement 

   • ATF Level Check
     NOTE: Refer to the Check procedure for more details.
   • Maintenance Minder Reset (With Maintenance Minder System)
     NOTE: If the Maintenance Minder required to replace the ATF, reset the Maintenance Minder with the gauge (see "Resetting the Maintenance Minder") . If the Maintenance Minder did not require to replace the ATF, reset the Maintenance Minder with the HDS (see "Resetting Individual Maintenance Items") .